5 Undervalued REITs Offering High Yields in 2026

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5 Undervalued REITs Offering High Yields in 2026

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are back in focus as income investors hunt for attractive yields amid shifting interest-rate expectations.

According to Morningstar, five REIT stocks currently trade at significant discounts to their estimated fair value, offering both upside potential and strong dividend income.

Over the past year:
• Morningstar US Real Estate Index: +8.31%
• Morningstar US Market Index: +16.44%

While real estate has lagged the broader market, recent gains suggest renewed momentum — especially if interest rates trend lower.

Here’s a breakdown of the five most undervalued REITs as of Feb. 24, 2026.

1. Americold Realty Trust Inc (COLD)
• Price/Fair Value: 0.50 (50% undervalued)
• Forward Dividend Yield: 7.03%
• Industry: Industrial REIT (Cold Storage)

What It Does
• Operates temperature-controlled warehouses
• Serves food, pharma, floral, and chemical industries
• Second-largest cold storage operator globally

Investment Case
• Portfolio concentrated in North America
• Long-term consolidation story intact
• Mid-single-digit NOI growth expected over the next decade

Risks
• Weaker food demand
• Excess warehouse capacity
• Labor challenges in cold storage facilities

2. Park Hotels & Resorts Inc (PK)
• Price/Fair Value: 0.54
• Forward Dividend Yield: 8.87%
• Industry: Hotel REIT

Portfolio Highlights
• 36 luxury & upper-upscale hotels
• 22,395 rooms across the U.S.
• Brands include Marriott, Hyatt, IHG

Growth Drivers
• Renovations boosting revenue per available room (RevPAR)
• Recovery in leisure travel
• Focus on high-quality domestic assets

Challenges
• International tourism slowdown
• Elevated hotel supply
• Airbnb competition limiting pricing power

3. Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC)
• Price/Fair Value: 0.56
• Forward Dividend Yield: 6.96%
• Industry: Office & Life Science REIT

Geographic Focus
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco Bay Area
• Seattle
• San Diego
• Austin

Strengths
• High-quality, modern portfolio (avg. age ~12 years)
• Strong life sciences exposure
• ESG-focused strategy

Headwinds
• High office vacancy (especially West Coast)
• Remote/hybrid work trends
• Weak rental growth

AI-related growth in tech hubs could provide long-term tailwinds.

4. Invitation Homes Inc (INVH)
• Price/Fair Value: 0.63
• Forward Dividend Yield: 4.67%
• Industry: Residential REIT

Portfolio
• 85,000+ single-family rental homes
• 17 U.S. markets
• Heavy exposure to Florida & Western U.S.

Investment Thesis
• Renting cheaper than owning in most markets
• Millennial demand for suburban rentals
• Economies of scale in maintenance & operations

Long-Term Risk
• Aging baby boomers could increase housing supply
• Long-term growth may track inflation only

5. Healthpeak Properties Inc (DOC)
• Price/Fair Value: 0.66
• Forward Dividend Yield: 7.07%
• Industry: Healthcare Facilities REIT

Portfolio Mix
• 52% Medical Office
• 36% Life Science
• 12% Retirement & Triple-Net Assets

Strategic Moves
• Sold senior housing assets during pandemic
• Completed $5bn merger with Physicians Realty Trust
• Focus on high-quality medical office & life science properties

Long-Term Tailwinds
• Aging population
• Increased healthcare spending
• Demand for cost-efficient care settings

Why REITs Matter Now

REITs are:

✅ High-yield income plays
✅ Historically sensitive to interest-rate cuts
✅ Attractive when trading below fair value

However, risks remain:
• Interest-rate volatility
• Sector-specific structural changes (remote work, Airbnb, healthcare reforms)
• Economic slowdown impact on property demand

Bottom Line

These five REITs offer:
• Discounts of 34%–50% to fair value
• Dividend yields between 4.67% and 8.87%
• Exposure to industrial, hotel, office, residential, and healthcare real estate

For income-focused investors willing to tolerate sector volatility, these undervalued REITs could provide both yield and recovery upside in 2026.
 
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